Culture Shock? All Kinds of Shock!

Culture Shock? All Kinds of Shock!

Editor’s Note: This post was originally posted on iactivism.org by Gabriel Stauring. I write this with a pounding, lack-of-caffeine headache, combined with jet lag, making it difficult to concentrate enough to type this first sentence. It’s hard to explain...
“I Feel Happy and Freedom” — Iggy

“I Feel Happy and Freedom” — Iggy

On September 21, International Day of Peace, I received a wonderful message from Iggy. Iggy is a confident soccer player and person. During our journey to Iraq and the Viva World Cup, he was always smiling and looking for ways to help those around him. He is very...

“I’m here as a humanitarian”

Read about Darfur United’s very own athletic trainer Alexandra Nuttall Smith in the October issue of National Athletic Trainers’ Association News! In the article “Donating to Darfur: Sports Medicine for Refugee Athletes”, Alexandra explains how she got involved with...
Chasing a Goal

Chasing a Goal

Ben wrote this article for the school magazine at High Tunstall College of Science – in the UK, where he is the Sport Sciences Programme Leader So, I was minding my own business, lazy Tuesday evening, having a quick look on Facebook and an old friend from when I...
From Bombs to Fireworks

From Bombs to Fireworks

Hanging out with the Darfur United players, it was easy to forget where they came from and what they have gone through. They are the kindest and most joyful group you’ll ever meet. There were moments, though, when their past came rushing back into the present....